The 4-H Open House is coming up on Monday, October 18 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the McKee Building at The Ranch (5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, Colorado).
Spread the word to your friends and family who might be interested in learning about 4-H in Larimer County!
There are many members whose enrollment is NOT complete because it has not been correctly submitted on the new 4HOnline system (v2.4honline.com).
The new system is a little confusing for us all. The system requires you to verify how you’re paying the enrollment fee, though Larimer County does not accept payment on 4HOnline. Please see this instruction sheet to walk you through the required options to finish the enrollment process and submit it to Larimer County 4-H.
Payment for the enrollment fee is accepted via check mailed to the Larimer County Extension Office at 1525 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524 or via PayPal at this link:
https://forms.logiforms.com/formdata/user_forms/74846_2296047/366695/page1.html
The enrollment deadline is coming up quickly on March 15.
If you have any questions, please contact either club leader Cindy or Pam Heeney at the Extension office.
Is your family struggling with the decision about whether to join 4-H this year due to concerns about paying the fees?
The Larimer County 4-H Foundation received a grant many years ago to help youth in Larimer County who wanted to participate in 4-H but struggled with the fees. The grant stipulated that any youth who wanted to participate in 4-H should be able to do so and that finances should never be a deterrent.
There is a financial form to complete. It is a standard reduced lunch form that is simply for our record keeping. If your family is in need of assistance, please fill out the form. We do not want youth to miss participating due to finances. You know your family situation better than anyone. We as a Foundation would never question it.
Please FILL OUT THE FORM. We are here and happy to help. Download the form here.
The enrollment deadlines are fast approaching. Make sure your family doesn’t miss out.
To show support for all of our 4-H families during this difficult time, the late fee for existing members enrolling after February 1 is being waived this year. All members, new and returning, must enroll by March 15 to be eligible for the county fair.
Market beef project: You must enroll by February 15th and bring your animal to the February 16th weigh day (more details to come) to meet ownership guidelines for the project.
Shooting Sports project: You must enroll before you will be able to attend Shooting Sports practices.
4HOnline has been upgraded to 2.0 for the 2020–2021 year. To get started visit v2.4HOnline.com, not 4HOnline.com.
Please read the entire instruction document before you begin the process. There are two documents: New and Returning Members and 4-H Volunteer Leaders.
This system uses the word Units instead of Clubs. All of our chartered Clubs are available to enroll in.
High Country Handiworkers members, be sure to choose our club. It doesn’t carry over from last year.
If your password does not work follow the directions in the instruction sheet.
Shooting Sports members: If you have your Hunter Safety, you will need to upload your card. The information did NOT carry over from past years.
Please be patient as we move forward with the new system. It is still a work in progress and we are all learning together.
If you have not replied to Pam’s emails with your birthdates, please do so as soon as possible. You will not be able to enroll until that information is input in the system.
Be sure to select Unit and choose the High Country Handiworkers club, as well as your project areas.
The fee for the year is $50. Visit this link to pay online. Please do not pay your fee until you have completed the enrollment.
If you would rather pay via check, please make your check payable to Larimer County Extension and mail it to:
Larimer County Extension
Attn: Pam Heeney
1525 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
If you have questions about projects and what is involved, scroll to the bottom of this page to Resources in the footer. You’ll find helpful links to Colorado State Fair Exhibit Requirements, e-Records, and more to help you learn more about projects and what is involved for each unit.
You can contact Pam with questions. The best way is through email, since she is working from home (heeneyps@co.larimer.co.us). If it is easier to call, leave a message on her voicemail and she will call you back (970-498-6012).
If you were unable to attend the Virtual Open House last week, or know somebody who might be interested in learning more, pass on the link to the recording of the online event (https://youtu.be/32tCwjy6TWI).
4HOnline has been upgraded to 2.0 for the 2020–2021 year. To get started visit v2.4HOnline.com, not 4HOnline.com.
Please read the entire instruction document before you begin the process. There are two documents: New and Returning Members and 4-H Volunteer Leaders.
This system uses the word Units instead of Clubs. All of our chartered Clubs are available to enroll in.
High Country Handiworkers members, be sure to choose our club. It doesn’t carry over from last year.
If your password does not work follow the directions in the instruction sheet.
Shooting Sports members: If you have your Hunter Safety, you will need to upload your card. The information did NOT carry over from past years.
Please be patient as we move forward with the new system. It is still a work in progress and we are all learning together.
If you have not replied to Pam’s emails with your birthdates, please do so as soon as possible. You will not be able to enroll until that information is input in the system.
Be sure to select Unit and choose the High Country Handiworkers club, as well as your project areas.
The fee for the year is $50. Visit this link to pay online. Please do not pay your fee until you have completed the enrollment.
If you would rather pay via check, please make your check payable to Larimer County Extension and mail it to:
Larimer County Extension
Attn: Pam Heeney
1525 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
If you have questions about projects and what is involved, scroll to the bottom of this page to Resources in the footer. You’ll find helpful links to Colorado State Fair Exhibit Requirements, e-Records, and more to help you learn more about projects and what is involved for each unit.
You can contact Pam with questions. The best way is through email, since she is working from home (heeneyps@co.larimer.co.us). If it is easier to call, leave a message on her voicemail and she will call you back (970-498-6012).
Cindy is also available to answer questions via email or phone, or you can email admin@hch4h.org or message our Facebook page.
It’s hard to explain what 4-H is about and what it’s like if you and your family have never taken part in the program. This article does a great job of giving some insight into the lessons that will be learned, and the involvement needed from not just 4-H members, but 4-H families.
Here is an excerpt of the five things the article mentions, but take a moment to read the entire article here.
When you join 4-H, you’ll quickly be introduced to the concept of service.
4-H is a time commitment. But through 4-H, I learned going the extra mile is worth it.
4-H will put your nerves to the test.
4-H teaches you to pick yourself up when you fall.
4-H will make you choose. You can’t sign up for every project and every activity. It’s just not possible to do it all, even if you want to. 4-H taught me it’s not about saying no, it’s about saying yes to the better thing at that point in time.
Enrollment for 2021 will open in Larimer County on November 1. Feel free to ask any questions you may have about 4-H and enrollment.
March 16 is our deadline to enroll new 4-H members and to make changes to projects including adding or dropping. If you need to do any of these, please contact Cindy today!
If you have not enrolled, please visit 4HOnline.com. And then either pay via check at the club meeting or online on the Join 4-H page on the Larimer County Extension website. Fees are $50 per enrollee. There are financial waivers available, so ask Cindy if you have questions.
We also need leaders to complete their enrollment!
This year you can pay your enrollment fees online. Visit the Larimer County Extension website, choose Join 4-H, then click the button that reads “Pay for 4-H Enrollment.” Easy!
